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2001 Operating Performance Bonus Plan for Executive Officers - Safeway Inc.
THE 2001 AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING
PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF SAFEWAY INC.
Safeway Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), previously
adopted The Operating Performance Bonus Plan for Executive Officers of
Safeway Inc. (the "Plan"). The objectives of the Plan are to motivate
and reward executives to produce results that increase stockholder
value and to encourage individual and team behavior that helps the
Company achieve both short and long-term corporate objectives.
Under the terms of the Plan, the Board of Directors of the Company
(the "Board") reserved the right to amend the Plan. The Board of
Directors of the Company has adopted this amendment and restatement of
the Plan, effective with respect to bonuses for fiscal years beginning
on or after December 31, 2000, subject to approval of this amendment
and restatement of the Plan by the
stockholders of the Company.
ARTICLE I.
Section 1.1 - Base Compensation. "Base Compensation" shall mean the
Participant's regular weekly base salary rate, excluding moving
expenses, bonus pay and other payments which are not considered part
of regular weekly salary rate, multiplied by the number of weeks the
Participant is eligible, including up to six weeks of Paid Leave of
Absence. Any changes in the Participant's regular weekly base salary
rate effected during the fiscal year of the Company shall be taken
into account, on a proportionate basis, in computing any bonus award
for the fiscal year.
Section 1.2 - Paid Leave of Absence. "Paid Leave of Absence" shall
mean a period of time during which a Participant performs no duties
due to an illness, incapacity (including disability), layoff, jury
duty, military duty or a leave of absence for which the Participant is
so paid or so entitled to payment by the Company, whether direct or
indirect, but excluding vacation time.
Section 1.3 - Participant. "Participant" shall mean the Company's Chief
Executive Officer ("CEO") and any other Executive Officer (including
the Senior Vice President - Supply). "Executive Officer" shall mean
any officer of the Company subject to Section 16(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended..
ARTICLE II.
BONUS AWARDS
Section 2.1 - CEO. The CEO is eligible for a bonus award under this
Section 2.1. For each fiscal year of the Company, the Section 162(m)
Committee of the Board (the "Committee") shall establish an objectively
determinable performance target under this Section 2.1, which shall
include one or more of the following components of overall Company
performance: (i) identical store sales, (ii) operating profit, and (iii)
working capital, in each case as determined in accordance with the Company's
accounting practices, as in effect on the first day of such fiscal year, and
which may also provide for adjustments in accordance with Section 2.4.
Achievement of specified levels above the performance target will result in a
bonus award to the CEO not to exceed a percentage of Base Compensation
determined by the Committee, up to a maximum bonus award of $3.0 million, paid
in accordance with Article III. The Committee shall establish such specified
levels above the performance target and the bonus award to be paid at each such
specified level. Prior to the payment of a bonus award, the Committee shall
certify in writing the level of performance attained by the Company for the
fiscal year to which such bonus award relates.
Section 2.2 - Executive Officers. Each Executive Officer (including the
Senior Vice President - Supply, but excluding the CEO) is eligible for a bonus
award under this Section 2.2. Achievement of specified levels above the
performance target described under Section 2.1 will result in a bonus award to
an Executive Officer not to exceed a percentage of such Executive Officer's Base
Compensation determined by the Committee, up to a maximum bonus award of $1.5
million, paid in accordance with Article III. For each Executive Officer, the
Committee shall establish such specified levels above the performance target and
the bonus award to be paid at each such specified level. At the discretion of
the Committee, however, the Committee may reduce the bonus amount payable to any
Executive Officer. Prior to the payment of a bonus award, the Committee shall
Section 2.3 - Senior Vice President - Supply. The Senior Vice President -
Supply is eligible for a bonus award under this Section 2.3. For each fiscal
year of the Company, the Committee shall establish an objectively determinable
performance target under this Section 2.3, which shall include one or more of
the following components of performance for the Supply Division: (i) Supply
Division operating income, (ii) plant performance, (iii) third party sales
income contribution, (iv) working capital, and (v) identical store sales, in
each case as determined in accordance with the Company's accounting practices,
as in effect on the first day of such fiscal year, and which may also provide
for adjustments in accordance with Section 2.4. Achievement of specified levels
above the performance target will result in a bonus award not to exceed a
percentage of Base Compensation determined by the Committee, up to a maximum
bonus award of $550,000, paid in accordance with Article III. The Committee
shall establish such specified levels above the performance target and the bonus
award to be paid at each such specified level. Prior to the payment of a bonus
award, the Committee shall certify in writing the level of performance attained
by the Supply Division for the fiscal year to which such bonus award relates.
Section 2.4 - Adjustments to Performance Components. For each fiscal year
of the Company, the Committee may provide for objectively determinable
adjustments, as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP"), to any of the performance components under Section 2.1, 2.3
or 5.3 for one or more of the items of gain, loss, profit or expense: (i)
determined to be extraordinary or unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence,
(ii) related to the disposal of a segment of a business, (iii) related to a
change in accounting principle under GAAP, (iv) related to discontinued
operations that do not qualify as a segment of a business under GAAP, and (v)
attributable to the business operations of any entity acquired by the Company
during the fiscal year.
ARTICLE III.
PAYMENT OF BONUS AWARD
Section 3.1 - Form of Payment. Each Participant's bonus award may be paid,
at the option of the Participant, in cash or in stock, or in any combination of
cash and stock. Stock bonuses shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of
the 1999 Amended and Restated Equity Participation Plan of Safeway Inc.
Section 3.2 - Timing of Payment. Unless otherwise directed by the
Committee, each bonus award shall be paid as soon as practicable after the end
of the fiscal year to which such bonus award relates.
ARTICLE IV.
SECTION 162(m)
Section 4.1 - Qualified Performance Based Compensation. The Committee, in
its discretion, may determine whether a bonus award should qualify as
performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and may take such actions
which it may deem necessary to ensure that such bonus award will so qualify.
Section 4.2 - Performance Goals. With respect to any bonus award which the
Committee determines should qualify as performance-based compensation, any of
the performance targets described in Sections 2.1 and 2.3, if applicable to such
bonus award, shall be established in writing before the first day of the fiscal
year to which such bonus award relates; provided, however, that, to the extent
permitted under Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations
thereunder, such performance targets may be established in writing by the
Committee not later than 90 days after the commencement of the period of service
to which the performance targets relate, provided that the outcome is
substantially uncertain at the time the Committee actually establishes the
performance targets; and, provided, further, that in no event shall the
performance targets be established after 25% of the period of service (as
scheduled in good faith at the time the performance targets are established) has
elapsed.
ARTICLE V.
TRANSFERS, TERMINATIONS AND NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Section 5.1 - Transfers. For a Participant who is transferred from one
Executive Officer position to another during a fiscal year, the bonus award for
the fiscal year will be the sum of the pro-rata bonus awards calculated for each
position.
Section 5.2 - Terminations. Except as provided in Section 5.1 or as
otherwise provided by the Committee, a Participant who, whether voluntarily or
involuntarily, is terminated, demoted, transferred or otherwise ceases to be an
Executive Officer at any time during a fiscal year shall not be eligible to
receive a partial fiscal year bonus award, except when the reason for leaving
the position is for reason of health or retirement; provided, however, that
with respect to a Participant who leaves for reason of health or retirement, the
Committee may determine that such Participant shall not receive a partial fiscal
year bonus award.
Section 5.3 - New Executive Officers. A Participant who is transferred from
a non-Executive Officer position to an Executive Officer position during a
fiscal year, or who commences employment with the Company in an Executive
Officer position during a fiscal year, shall be eligible for a bonus award for
such fiscal year in accordance with Article II, unless the Committee determines,
on the basis that the performance targets established under Article II are no
longer substantially uncertain or otherwise, that such Participant shall be
eligible for a bonus award for such fiscal year under this Section 5.3. In the
event a Participant is eligible for a bonus award under this Section 5.3, for
such fiscal year, the Committee shall establish an objectively determinable
performance target under this Section 5.3, which shall relate to such
Participant's period of service as an Executive Officer during such fiscal year,
and which shall include one or more of the performance components specified in
Section 2.1 (and, if such a Participant is the Senior Vice President - Supply,
one or more of the performance components under Section 2.3) and may also
provide for adjustments in accordance with Section 2.4. Achievement of specified
levels above the performance target will result in a bonus award to such
Participant not to exceed a percentage of Base Compensation determined by the
Committee, up to a maximum bonus award of $3.0 million (in the case of the CEO)
or $1.5 million (in the case of any Executive Officer other than the CEO), paid
specified level. At the discretion of the Committee, however, the Committee may
reduce the bonus payable to any such Participant (other than the CEO). Prior to
the payment of a bonus award, the Committee shall certify in writing the level
of performance attained by the Company for the fiscal year to which such bonus
award relates. With respect to any bonus award under this Section 5.3 which the
the performance targets described in this Section 5.3, if applicable to such
bonus award, shall be established in writing before the first day of such
Participant's employment in an Executive Officer position during the fiscal year
to which such bonus relates; provided, however, that, to the extent permitted
under Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder,
such performance targets may be established in writing by the Committee after
the commencement of the period of service to which the performance targets
relate, provided that the outcome is substantially uncertain at the time the
Committee actually establishes the performance targets; and, provided, further,
that in no event shall the performance targets be established after 25% of the
period of service (as scheduled in good faith at the time the performance
targets are established) has been established.
ARTICLE VI.
Section 6.1 - Committee
(a) The Committee shall consist of at least two persons appointed by and
holding office at the pleasure of the Board.
(b) Appointment of Committee members shall be effective upon acceptance of
appointment. Committee members may resign at any time by delivering written
notice to the Board. Vacancies in the Committee shall be filled by the Board.
Section 6.2 - Duties and Powers of Committee. It shall be the duty of the
Committee to conduct the general administration of the Plan in accordance with
its provisions. The Committee shall have the power to interpret the Plan, and to
adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the
Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret, amend or revoke any such
rules. In its absolute discretion, the Board may at any time and from time to
time exercise any and all rights and duties of the Committee under the Plan
except with respect to matters which under Section 162(m) of the Code are
required to be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the Committee.
Section 6.3 - Majority Rule. The Committee shall act by a majority of its
members in office. The Committee may act either by vote at a meeting or by a
memorandum or other written instrument signed by a majority of the Committee.
ARTICLE VII.
OTHER PROVISIONS
Section 7.1 - Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan. This Plan
does not constitute a promise to pay and may be wholly or partially amended or
otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by
the Board. However, to the extent required by Section 162(m) with respect to
bonus awards which the Committee determines should qualify as performance-based
compensation as described in Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code, no action of the
Board may modify the performance targets described in Sections 2.1 and 2.3 if
applicable to such bonus awards, after the commencement of the year with respect
to which such bonus awards relate.
Section 7.2 - Approval of Plan by Stockholders. This amendment and
restatement of the Plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Company's
stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2001. In the
event that this amendment and restatement of the Plan is not so approved, this
amendment and restatement of the Plan shall cease to be effective, and the Plan,
as in effect prior to this amendment and restatement of the Plan, shall continue
in accordance with the terms thereof.


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Alexis Bortell, Epilepsy and the Fight to Legalize Cannabis
When we first met Alexis Bortell, she was just 11 years-old and had gone 866 days seizure-free thanks to the help of cannabis. Alexis suffers from Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare, treatment-resistant form of epilepsy. She is now 12, and has already gone through with a lawsuit against Jeff Sessions earlier this year, where she and her co-plaintiffs – Sebastian & Jagger Cotte, Jose Bellen, Marvin Washington and the Cannabis Cultural Association – attempted to challenge the constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Needless to say, the lawsuit was unsuccessful, with Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejecting the suit based on precedent, although it should be stated that he wasn't unsympathetic to the plaintiffs' plight.
We don't think Alexis and co. have given up, and they seem keen on challenging Judge Hellerstein's decision. Whether they'll ever be successful in actually winning their case and actually get some compensation for their struggles seems unlikely, but doing so certainly acts as a symbol for cannabis advocates everywhere. After all, isn't the government essentially telling sick people, "We know cannabis is helping you and that the logic behind putting cannabis in the Schedule I category of the CSA is not really based on actual science, we're going to keep it there anyway"?
The science behind it is exactly where the rub comes regarding this issue. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) definitely exists. Learning how to maintain and control it could help us treat a huge number of conditions, and the correspondingly huge number of compounds available in the cannabis plant could help us make medications to deal with these health problems. Moreover, the medications could be far safer and more tolerable than many existing pharmaceutical medications out there. This is certainly the case for many epilepsy sufferers like Alexis, where current treatments would essentially leave them home- and/or hospital- bound.
To make matters even more nonsensical, there are already cannabinoid- based medications available in the US that are under Schedule II and III of the CSA, namely marinol and dronabinol – synthetic versions of THC. As we write this, the naturally-derived, cannabidiol- (CBD-) based Epidiolex is undergoing phase III trials for approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the meantime, many people across the U.S. and the world who use naturally-derived cannabinoids from the actual cannabis plant are considered to be breaking the law. The question Alexis and so many others are rightfully asking is "How does this make any rational sense?"
In such instances, it is probably wise to inject a little rationality into the discussion. So, with this in mind, we shall tell you a little more about two rare, treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy (LGS and Dravet syndrome), and give some reasons as to why cannabis helps people who suffer from epilepsy …
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
Slow spike wave of someone with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS).
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome usually starts between the ages of 3-5, although it does develop in adolescence on occasion as well. There are also parallels with another type of epilepsy, West syndrome, with about 20% of West syndrome sufferers going on to develop LGS. This suggests that there is a connection between certain kinds of epilepsy. With LGS, nocturnal tonic seizures – the sudden stiffening and contraction of muscles – are the most common. Brief, shock-like, but sometimes consistent and painful jerks – myoclonic seizures – are also common, and are often bought about by fatigue and tiredness.
Approximately 15 in every 100,000 people suffer from LGS. That's around 5 – 10% of all epileptic patients, and around 1 – 2% of all childhood epilepsies. Extreme fatigue, apathy, dizziness, concentration problems, blackouts, chronic headaches, loss of balance, and slowed/impaired psycho-motor development and behavior are other side-effects of epilepsy, not to mention the pain of constantly-seizing muscles. LGS is also characterized by an electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern of less than 2.5 Hz slow spike wave activity.
LGS can be caused by a lack of oxygen during birth, severe brain injuries that occurred during pregnancy or birth, contracting a brain infection such as meningitis or encephalitis, dysplasia (when nerve fibers in the brain don't line up properly when they are developing in the womb), and the formation of non-cancerous tumors throughout the body and brain (tuberous sclerosis).
Cannabis fractal art by 7th Dwarf. https://pixabay.com/en/fractal-chaos-marijuana-cannabis-1224923/
Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI, aka Dravet Syndrome)
Dravet syndrome affects around 1 in every 19,000 people. Dravet syndrome tends to affect children as young as 6 – 10 months old, and is thought to be caused by a mutation in the SCN1A and SCN2A genes. Both genes are responsible for providing the instructions for the transport of positively-charged sodium ions into cells, playing an important role in generating and transmitting electrical signals. This is sometimes referred to as "sodium channelopathy". Mutations in the SCN2A gene are also implicated in conditions such as autism.
However, not every Dravet syndrome patient has an SCN1A gene mutation, which is implicated in about 4 out of 5 cases of Dravet. For the other approximately 20 – 21%, Dravet may be caused by mutations in other genes like FEB1, FEB2, FEB4, PCDH19 and GABAA. Severe brain injuries at birth may also be implicated in the development of Dravet, although having a family history seems to be the most common indicator of the likelihood of developing Dravet. Dravet syndrome affects approximately 1 in every 20,000 – 40,000 people, representing about 7% of all childhood epilepsies developed before the age of 3.
Dravet syndrome is one of the most severe types of epilepsy, and it's not uncommon to get hundreds of seizures a day. Common symptoms of Dravet syndrome are quite similar to LGS, although seizures may be induced when the child has a high body temperature (fever). Tonic-clonic seizures (loss of consciousness followed by stiffening muscles and jerky movements), myoclonic seizures (brief jerks in the upper body) and absence seizures (sudden loss of consciousness and staring) are all common types of seizure with Dravet syndrome. Dravet sufferers may also have photosensitive epilepsy, where seizures are triggered by viewing bright, bold, repetitive patterns.
Why Does Cannabis Potentially Help Epilepsy Sufferers?
Most kinds of epilepsy seem to be caused by a mutation in the SCN1A gene. Cannabinoids, in particular CBD, have shown particular promise in helping prevent the occurrence of seizures. Cannabidavirin (CBDV) has also shown some efficacy in animal models. There could be a several key reasons as to why cannabinoids such as CBD and CBDV work for epilepsy, including:
CBD and CBDV exert an influence on sodium channels, with CBD blocking sodium channels when in high concentrations, and and can antagonize both CB1 and CB2 receptors, suggesting it has anticonvulsant properties. Although CBD seems to have a weak affinity to CB1 and CB2 receptors, but acts on them indirectly and exerts influence on serotonergic, vanilloid and norepinephrine receptors. CBD also acts as an anti-inflammatory, as "cannabinoids downregulate cytokine and chemokine production and, in some models, upregulate T-regulatory cells (Tregs) as a mechanism to suppress inflammatory responses."
CBD affects the vanilloid receptors. The vanilloid receptor is also sometimes called the TRPV1 receptor, and is responsible for the detection of pain and heat, and regulates body temperature. CBD may desensitize the TRPV1 receptor, thereby reducing neuronal excitability.
Many people who suffer from epilepsy may have mutations in the liver enzyme cytochrome P450 (CYP450), CYP2C9, CYP3A, CYP2C19, and CYP2D6, which are all enzymes that are responsible for the metabolism of many anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) like Clobazam. Due to these malformations, many children with certain types of epilepsy may be being prescribed benzodiazepine- and barbiturate- based AEDs that might not even work for them. Many AEDs are also inhibitors of these kinds of enzymes. CBD also inhibits these enzymes. Using CBD may experience a doubling of the concentration of another anticonvulsant due to inhibition of these enzymes. CBD can therefore be said to interact negatively with AEDs. Epilepsy sufferers can get a cannabinoid that's much safer and more well-tolerated in CBD. Many AEDs have nasty side-effects such as addiction, constant drowziness, nausea, headache, vomiting, fatigue, blurred vision, tremors and death-via-overdose.
There are many other cannabinoids that act as an anticonvulsant as well. Cannabidivarin (CBDV) is one such example of this, and alongside CBD can work to regulate excitatory neurotransmitter release via modulation of calcium, as well as adenosine, glycine and serotonin receptors. Cannabidiolic acid (CBDa) – the non-decarboxylated, acidic form of CBD – is another potentially important cannabinoid for the treatment of epilepsy.
Do not think that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) doesn't have its uses for epilepsy. Small amounts of THC can help the CBD do a better job via the entourage effect. THC may also act as a painkiller and, as it does with many other neurological conditions, help overcome muscle stiffness. Moreover, some THC may also help wean a patient off other, more damaging drugs. Jason David talks about this in this interview here.
So, the science behind cannabis' efficacy for epilepsy is pretty much laid out. Can the lawmakers continually choose to avoid it, at the expense of so many people?
CBD has been singled out as one of the key compounds of cannabis with medical benefits.
Are There Any Potential Negatives?
As with all medications, cannabinoid-and-terpenoid-based formulas may not be suitable for everyone, or certain ones may prove positive whilst other prove negative. Due to the general lack of placebo-controlled and double-blind trials, many treat the idea of CBD as a potential AED with some degree of skepticism. Now, although some amount of THC may help CBD work better, some people with epilepsy may not tolerate higher doses of THC so well. For this reason, many products made with epileptics in mind tend to have high concentrations of CBD, in CBD:THC ratios of 20:1 or more.
Those thinking of using hemp-based CBD to treat epilepsy should be wary – they do not often contain the amount of CBD needed for a serious condition such as epilepsy, and these products are often badly made. Also, it is worth remembering that hemp is an industrial plant, made to grow fiber. They will not likely be safe enough or have the right cannabinoids to treat you. Using cannabinoids derived from well-grown, tested non-industrial Cannabis sativa plants where the focus is on flower rather than stalk is likely to be several orders of magnitude better. On this matter, there are dispensaries like Jayden's Journey and companies like Aunt Zelda's doing some excellent work, and who seem to take the term "medical marijuana" or "medical cannabis" seriously.
Anything Else?There is lots of information on the Leafwellwebsite regarding the potential therapeutic uses of the cannabinoids and terpenoids found in cannabis. We try to keep as up-to-date as we can regarding the science and research, and we highly recommend looking through it in order to grasp what we're all about.

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Brian's experience is a common one: One in three Americans has high cholesterol. And because the condition has no noticeable symptoms, less than half of those people are getting treatment. But overlooking cholesterol is risky: It's a leading predictor of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Read on to learn more about the role cholesterol plays in overall health, how to lower your bad cholesterol, and how things turned out for Brian.
If you're like most people, your impression of cholesterol is something foreign and unsavory, even toxic. In fact, cholesterol molecules are important building blocks that are present in all cell membranes and in hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Here's another surprise: All cholesterol is the same. References to "good" HDL and "bad" LDL refer to the proteins that carry cholesterol through the blood where it's needed. Each serves a different role in the body.
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. These waxy molecules serve as the sanitation crew for blood vessels, scrubbing arteries and carrying waste back to the liver for removal. An HDL level above 60mg is thought to protect against heart disease. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, moves cholesterol from your liver to the body's organs for use building cells and hormones. The problem with LDL is that it tends to stick to artery walls, reducing blood flow and leading to heart disease. That's where its bad reputation comes from. Your LDL level should be under 100mg ― lower if you or anyone in your family has a history of heart problems.
What causes high bad cholesterol?
Cholesterol can reach dangerous levels due to genetics and unhealthy habits. About 75% of our cholesterol is produced in the liver and controlled by genes. To get a sense of your genetic risk, it can be helpful to talk to older relatives about cholesterol. Ask if any family members have been told they have high cholesterol or have been put on medication to lower their bad cholesterol.
In 2013, Brian was indulging in three out of four bad habits when he suffered a heart attack at 35. "The cardiologist who saved my life told me the morning after, 'It's your body and your life, so do what you please. But if you continue to smoke, you'll be dead before you turn 40.' That's all I needed to hear." He quit cigarettes immediately.
Learn how John Agin quit his two-pack-a-day cigarette habit.
Some heart health experts believe the most dangerous habit of all isn't on the list. It's a habit of mind that makes you feel helpless about your health. For instance, if you have a family history of high cholesterol, you may think that nothing you do will make a difference ― so what's the point of trying? On the other hand, if you have no family history, you may blame yourself and feel you deserve to suffer the consequences.
Start exercising. Some experts believe that physical activity influences cholesterol to a greater extent than dietary changes. Studies have shown that moderate activity can raise good HDL. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise a day. If you've been sedentary for a while, start with 10 minutes of walking a day.
Learn all you need to know about sticking to a fitness routine.
Take your statin. Statin drugs are the main medical treatment for high cholesterol. They block an enzyme in the liver needed to make cholesterol. Many studies have shown statins to be safe and effective over the long term, with very few side effects.
Plant-based protein, found in soy products, beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils.
Soluble fiber, like that in oats, barley, eggplant, okra, apples, oranges and berries.
Margarine enhanced with plant sterols that block the absorbtion of cholesterol. Look for cholesterol-lowering spreads like Benecol and Take Control as a replacement for regular butter or margarine.
Check out the Aetna App Room on iTunes to find meal trackers and other tools to support heart-healthy habits.
"There was a time when if you saw an egg, you were supposed to cross to the other side of the street," Dr. Artel jokes. "Anything in excess is bad. But eggs are not bad. A daily omelet is not the most terrible thing in the world." In fact, eggs are full of micronutrients that are great for the health of your eyes, blood vessels and heart. A recent study by the University of Sydney showed that eating up to 12 eggs per week did not increase cardiovascular risk in people with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, who are especially vulnerable to heart disease.
When it comes to lifestyle changes, Dr. Artel recommends finding a comfortable balance between healthy habits and enjoying life. "People talk about waking up at 5 a.m. every day to run and strictly following the Mediterranean diet," he says. "That's probably not going to last. Just make small, meaningful changes that you know you can live with." Even one of the three cholesterol-lowering tips above could make a big impact on your overall health.


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Did Brexit Influence the General Election 2017 Result?
In the year following the EU Referendum, I wrote a number of posts utilizing Chris Hanretty's estimates of the vote split by constituency for England and Wales. Hanretty estimates that 421 of the 573 constituencies in England and Wales voted to leave. These estimates were necessary as the vote was counted by different – and mostly larger – areas than the parliamentary constituencies.
Politically, my major conclusion was that it was the Labour Party who could potentially suffer more from Brexit. There are two major reasons for this situation.
First, is that the Labour constituencies had a far greater spread of views than the Conservative constituencies. This is in both the divergence between regions and the disproportionate numbers of constituencies that are were either extreme Remain or extreme Leave in the referendum. Figure 1 is for the result for constituencies with Conservative MPs in 2016, and Figure 2 for constituencies with Labour MPs.
Figure 1: Constituencies in England and Wales with Conservative MPs in 2016, by estimated Leave or Remain Band.
Figure 2: Constituencies in England and Wales with Labour Party MPs in 2016, by estimated Leave or Remain Band.
In particular, London, where much of the current Labour Leadership are based, has views on the EU diametrically opposed views to the regions where most of the traditional Labour vote resides. Further analysis, from July 2016, is here.
Second, is the profile of the Leave supports. Based on an extensive poll conducted by Lord Ashcroft on EU Referendum day, Leave support was especially strong on those retired on a State Pension, council and housing association tenants, those whose formal education did not progress beyond secondary school, and the C2DEs. That is, groups that traditionally disproportionately vote Labour. Further details, from May 2017, are here.
Yet, the results of the snap General Election in June 2017 suggest that it was the Conservatives that suffered from Brexit. Despite their share of the popular vote increasing by over 5%, to the highest share in 25 years, they had a net loss of 13 seats and lost their majority. Labour increased their share of the vote by 10%, but only had a net gain of 30 seats.
Do the positions on Brexit appear to have had an influence? The Conservatives were seeking a stronger mandate for the Brexit negotiations, whilst Labour strongly avoided taken a firm position one way or the other. Chris Hanretty has revised his estimates, with the number of Leave-majority constituencies in England and Wales reduced from 421 to 401. The general picture is unchanged from the previous analysis. I have taken these revised figures, put them into the eight bands used previously and compared to the full election results available from the House of Commons Library.
The main seat results are in Figure 3.
Main points from Figure 3 (for England and Wales) are
Conservatives had a net loss of 25 seats, 14 of which likely voted Remain in the EU Referendum and 11 likely voted Leave. Remain seats reduced by 18% and Leave seats by 4%.
All 6 gains from Labour were in strongly Remain constituencies. This includes Copeland, which was gained in a by-election in early 2017 and retained in the General Election.
Labour had a net gain of 24 seats, 13 of which likely voted Remain in the EU Referendum and 11 likely voted Leave. Remain seats increased by 16% and Leave seats by 7%.
Figure 4 is the average percentage change in the constituency vote from 2015 to 2017 for the Conservative Party.
Main point from Figure 4 for the Conservative Party is
The estimated Referendum vote is a strong predictor of change in Conservative Party vote share from 2015 to 2017 General Election.
Figure 5 is the average percentage change in the constituency vote from 2015 to 2017 for the Labour Party.
Main points from Figure 5 for the Labour Party are
Overall average constituency vote share increased by 10% on the 2015 General Election.
In the 6 seats lost to the Conservatives, Labour's share of the vote increased.
In every area, Labour increased its share of the constituency vote with one exception. In the 6 seats that the Liberal Democrats gained from the Conservatives, the Labour share of the vote was on average unchanged. This suggests some tactical voting.
In Conservative "hold" seats Labour's increase in vote share did not have a "Remain" bias.
In Labour "hold" seats Labour's increase in vote share had a strong "Remain" bias.
In summary, it would appear that the Conservatives in implementing Brexit have mostly suffered at the ballot in Remain areas. Labour, in being the Party of Opposition and avoiding taking a clear position on Brexit, benefited from the Remain support without being deserted by the Leave vote. I will leave it for another day – and for others – to draw out further conclusions.
Kevin Marshall
Update 23rd May
Whilst writing the above, I was unaware of a report produced by political pundit Prof John Curtice last December Has Brexit Reshaped British Politics?
In the 2017 election the Conservatives gained support amongst Leave voters but fell back amongst Remain supporters. Labour, in contrast, advanced more strongly amongst Remain than amongst Leave voters.
That is pretty much my own findings by a different method. Both methods can produce different insights. My own approach can give regional analysis.
by manicbeancounter on 17/05/2018 • Permalink
Posted in Conservative Party, EU Referendum, General Election 2017, Labour in Opposition, Spin (Propaganda)
Tagged Brexit, Chris Hanretty, Conservative Party, EU Referendum, General Election 2015, General Election 2017, Labour Party
Posted by manicbeancounter on 17/05/2018
https://manicbeancounter.com/2018/05/17/did-brexit-influence-the-general-election-2017-result/
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#### According to
The Catalogue of Life, 3rd January 2011

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#### Original name
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Q: generalized eigenvectors - questions We introduced generalized eigenvectors and then we were given this example:
Given an endomorphism $\varphi: V \to V$ with $\chi_\varphi(t) = (-1)^n (t-\lambda)^n$, then $U(\lambda) = V$ since $(\varphi-\lambda · \mathrm{id})^n = 0$.
I don't really get this. Why is it that $(\varphi-\lambda · \mathrm{id})^n = 0$? If this is the case then clearly $U(\lambda) = V$ but I can't justify this.

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Opening bank accounts without humans will be a reality soon
Technology futurist Brett King says machines will make payment, credit and business decisions
By Salil Panchal, Forbes India Staff
Published: Feb 12, 2016 06:09:22 AM IST
Updated: Feb 12, 2016 01:18:57 PM IST
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King reiterated that one of the biggest shifts in the financial services world would be the banking experience which millions of people will have in the next 10 years. "Their banking experience will be over a mobile phone. At least 80 percent will have never and will never visit a bank branch," says King.
"So we will double the size of our banking population in 10 years and half of them will never visit a bank."
Banking in India is expanding and adapting to changing technologies, but faces real challenges. Current banking guidelines for new banks mandates them to set up one-fourth of their branches in unbanked areas, in the country's rural hinterland, to aid financial inclusion.
Several banks in India, both private and public, are trying to strike the balance of opening new branches across the country, while building technology platforms to boost internet and mobile banking operations.
King has spoken about disruptive technology and changing customer behaviour in his 2012 book Bank 3.0, which showed that the gap between customers and financial services players is rapidly widening, leaving massive opportunities for new, non-bank competitors to totally disrupt the industry.
King also articulated upon the use of technology towards security and documentation processes. "If you are a bank today, the single riskiest thing you can do is where a human identifies another human being [for security and regulatory needs]. The use of technology would be 10 to 15 times more accurate," King added.
"We will see paper and signatures disappear, because signatures are not accurate, not unique and cannot be protected. This will be most disruptive in the banking space. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are better than humans will ever be in banking," he said.
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The biggest disruptive factors in coming years would be artificial intelligence, experience design, smart infrastructure, and autonomous vehicle driving and gene-editing and health care.
He said that jobs which do not add "experience" value would be destroyed. Thus bank tellers, lawyers, accountants, call centre operators, all jobs will be disrupted by AI and experience design.
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The story of Atlantis is indeed a creation of Plato and can be found in his dialogues called the Timæus (in the introductory part of this dialogue, before Timæus starts his "myth" about the origins of the universe) and the Critias (which is a continuation of the Timæus, developing what was summarized at the beginning of this dialogue, and which stops abruptly in the middle of a phrase, as if left unfinished). These dialogues are available online and you can find links to them through my page of links to Plato's dialogues. There are no other known sources prior to Plato mentioning an island of Atlantis and all sources later than Plato on the topic depend on him. If you want to know what I think of this tale of Atlantis, you can also read the pages that are pointed at by the page of my site on the Critias and also the page on Atlas and Atlantis.


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What is Melodia del Vino?
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Cantina Petra a Suvereto on June 28th.
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Wear it on your front, wear it on your back. Our patented Onbuhimo is for use with babies 15 -35lbs. who are sitting unassisted, typically about 6 months and up.
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The expiration date when enrolling the student in the child course doesn't carry through to the linked meta-course(s). Even though the enrollment in the child course expired, the student stays enrolled in the linked mata-course(s). The only way to remove the student from the meta-course(s) is to UNENROL him from the child course. But the consequence is that we lose information from that student both in the child and meta-course(s).


The City's Annual Street Leaf Collection Program will begin October 26 and continue through December 14, weather permitting. Leaves are collected two different ways depending on where they fall.
Leaves falling into streets are collected by street sweepers. Street sweeping leaf collection follows the twice monthly street sweeping schedule, except on King, Orange, Queen, Prince and Manor Streets and Highland Avenue which are designated for weekly cleaning. Residents can confirm their pickup days by checking the signs on their street. On November 3, 26 and 27, street leaf collection will not occur due to City holidays.
Residents should not rake leaves into street-side gutters, as leaf collection by street sweeping is not intended to be used for the collection of leaves that have fallen on sidewalks and private property. Residents are also reminded that general street cleaning operations continue year-round and parking restrictions are enforced throughout all seasons.
Bagged leaves will be collected according to the trash collection schedule on alternating weeks of November 2, November 16 and November 30, ending December 4.
Please be aware that limbs and branches should never be placed in gutters or along curbs since they cause damage to collection equipment. There is a separate recycling program for yard waste between April and October. Please contact the Solid Waste Hotline at (717) 291-4744 or SWHotline@cityoflancasterpa.com for details and schedule.
For more information regarding street cleaning and leaf collection, please contact the Bureau of Streets at (717) 291-4835.


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STRI Group announce Chinese partnership
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Tags: Beijing iRENA Group and Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co., Century Park, sports turf, STRI
STRI Group has taken a major step into the Chinese sports turf market after striking an agreement with Beijing iRENA Group and Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co. to improve football pitches across China.
The Yorkshire-based global sports turf consultants, and research specialists, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with intent to work alongside the Chinese businesses, as it plans to expand across the Far East.
This collaboration is uniquely placed to combine the highest standard of international expertise with local experience in order to improve sports surfaces across all levels of facility within China. With more than 80 years of experience, including the last two World Cups and Olympic Games, STRI bring the same creative but practical solutions for design, establishment and management of sports surfaces to China.
Beijing iRENA Group and Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co. have a detailed understanding of the sports industry and of operating facilities within China. The partnership will help fuse the international solutions provided by STRI into the local market.
Manchester United recently trained at Century Park, in preparation for their International Champions Cup clash with Borussia Dortmund. The exclusive facility, in central Shanghai, is owned and operated by Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co. and the pitch is prepared by STRI.
Over the past five years, STRI has reinforced its position as market leader in the sports surface industry. Significant investments have been made, including the development of new research facilities in Australia and Qatar, and the launch of design and consultancy hubs in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
STRI Group Director, Lee Penrose, said:
Through the establishment of this unique relationship, STRI are proud to support President Xi Jinping's vision for the growth of the Chinese football industry. We are committed to a long term future of providing our cutting edge solutions, training and leadership to the local sports surface industry through sharing our international expertise.
Hao Qing of Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional, said:
A future partnership with iRENA and STRI represents a significant milestone for the Chinese football industry. The Chinese government wants to build 60,000 new football pitches in China, so the co-operation with the world's leading sports turf research, design and consulting company presents a significant opportunity to develop European quality football pitches locally. China will now be able to compete for pitch quality on an international stage.
About STRI
STRI is the leading global design and consultancy specialist for the development of elite standard sports surfaces. Providing advice and expertise on the research, design, construction and management of both natural and artificial sports fields of play across the world.
The Company was established in the UK in 1929, and now operates globally out of its three research and design hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Clients include some of the world's most iconic sports venues, international tournaments, sports governing bodies, sports club owners and facilities managers, local authorities and schools.
STRI has within its capabilities extensive staff resources working across wide range of R&D, design, consultancy and sustainability disciplines.
The company's websites at www.stri.co.uk and www.stri.com.au contain more information on the Group and their range of services.
Sports Turf will be among the focuses for our annual Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific conference and exhibition being held at the Yokohama Arena this September, 26-28. Check out the Preliminary Conference Program online at: www.saevents.uk.com and make sure to guarantee your place at this must-attend event for those working in the global sports venue design/build, management, operation and technology sector.
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Do you enjoy Gin cocktails? We have a easy recipe below featuring Ungava Gin, a Canadian spirit infused with rare arctic plants and herbs. Ungava Gin is made in Quebec and can easily be distinguished from other gins because of its unique yellow colour. The northern Canadian ingredients gives it this yellow tint and makes it fun to make authentically Canadian gin cocktails. Check out our recipe below on how to make a refreshing Cucumber Lime Ungava Gin and Tonic. Cheers!


The legalities and complexities of hotel investment.
A hotel investment is rarely a simple matter of sending monies in exchange for shares. When a large global travel company decides to invest in a new market, it's board of directors need to know that their monies are being spent with supporting legal advice on due diligence, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, refinancing and banking documentation, and then completion.
In order to ensure the deal structure works, corporate preparations must be instigated. There will often be in such deals multiple advisers – international tax advisers, local advisers and accountants, overseas in-house counsel and then perhaps a broker or commercial agent. All have their own points of view on 'structuring' a transaction depending on their objectives and past experience.
In Thailand, foreigners many not at first understand the restrictions in relation to the Foreign Business Act, the method by which shares are issued and the fact that there cannot be 'unissued but authorized' shares in a Thai private limited company. All shares must be issued once they come into existence.
Further, what is acceptable in a set of articles of association and how those articles interact with a joint venture agreement will not be the same as in a foreign jurisdiction.
With all of these ingredients in the mix, Hughes Krupica assisted it's client with a comprehensive timetable for the investment transaction and prepared the counterparty to ensure that they were ready to legally comply with corporate procedures to receive an investment. The Thai bank also required managing as often banks will not have regard to the security requirements of an investor and will only approach a deal trying to preserve its own security and minimize its own risks.
Hughes Krupica managed to work well within the team of advisers to coordinate the staged injections of monies to pay off part of a bank loan, secure new terms, increase the share capital of the company and reorganize the shareholdings, create a new management platform for decision making through board and shareholder procedures and to complete the deal taking into account the position of the seller which would remain a co-shareholder with the investors.
Throughout such a process, advisers must keep a steady hand and remain calm, but be firm where necessary on certain procedures and 'must-do' legalities. This is how Hughes Krupica adds value to corporate deals.


Autumn has definitely arrived and I LOVE IT. My absolute favourite time to capture Family Portraits and work with children… here's some ideas for why Autumn works so well for photographing your kids.
Autumn as a season provides us with a vast kaleidoscope of colours…. Look outside and it's happening right now! The greens of summer are already starting to turn into yellows, oranges, reds and browns. There is no doubt about it, autumn makes for the most amazing backdrops to photos and I know this is why it's my busiest time for Family Portraits. Woodlands and heathlands are both great places to start looking for stunning backdrops to use. Keep your eyes peeled around your area for the best local colour.
Autumn really does turn the outdoors into a complete natural playground… And you can turn this to your advantage and capture some really playful photos of your children. Think throwing leaves up in the air, hunting for conkers and acorns, making giant leaf piles (to then jump on of course)… There's so many opportunities to let them have fun whilst capturing it through your lens.
As much as I love summer, there is no doubt that it's challenging in terms of the very harsh summer brightness. There are ways around this of course, but in Autumn the sun is lower in the sky and the light is so much softer, especially at the beginning and end of the daylight hours. If you have early risers, then try photographing them outside soon after the sun has risen for really gorgeous early light.
Autumn allows us to be creative with our kids clothing… Not only do you have the flexibility to introduce super-cute accessories into your photos like knitted hats and scarves, you can also really play about with colours. You can choose your kids clothing colours to either tone in beautifully with the autumn palette (think oranges, reds, yellows) or give a real POP of contrasting colour (think blues through to purples & pinks).
5) Autumn photos make wonderful Christmas gifts!
Sorry for mentioning that word in October but…. It would feel pretty good to be super organised in advance of the festive season, wouldn't it? Capture some autumn photography of your children and you have ready-made gifts to give.


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